Job Description

Role Overview

The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) is looking for a Hazardous Waste Shipper at the Pueblo, CO location. This position will report to the Hazardous Waste Shipper Lead at the PCAPP project. The Hazardous Waste Shipper is responsible for providing support to the Waste Management Department to ensure all waste shipments are completed in accordance with local, State, and Federal regulations.

 This is a long-term assignment with a 4-10s schedule. The work hours are from 6:30am – 5:00pm Monday – Thursday. This position may require additional overtime hours as deemed necessary.

Principle responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assumes lead position during shift in absence of Shipper Lead, assigning work to Shippers.
Responsible for assisting with on-the-job training of new Shippers.
Create and verify records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare bills of lading, uniform hazardous waste manifests, and other records.
Prepare items for shipment including marking, labeling, and placarding of containers and transportation vehicles.
Responsible for reviewing shipping papers for accuracy and completeness prior to shipment.
Plan, organize and supervise shipping activities to insure the timely and efficient loading and unloading of waste and materials.
Oversee and direct incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
Create and verify records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare bills of lading, uniform hazardous waste manifests, and other records.
Prepare items for shipment including marking, labeling, and placarding of containers and transportation vehicles.
Calculate estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery function and recommend appropriate alternatives.
Prepare management reports and other ad hoc reports as needed.
Maintain various files and records – both computerized and hard copy files.
Count, weigh, and identify items for shipment.
Inspects PCAPP equipment and notifies maintenance personnel or other contacts for repair.
Direct movement of shipments from storage and work areas to shipping areas.
Work effectively with drivers/customers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries.
Determine routing and legal load limits of trucks according to established schedules and weight limits of states, when required.
Inspect loading operations, storage locations, and other areas to ensure compliance with shipping specifications.
Foster positive working relationships.
Other duties as assigned by the Hazardous Shipper Lead and Waste Management Supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related professional experience in waste management, startup, operations, hazardous material transportation or related field.
In lieu of a degree, 9 years of related professional experience in waste management, startup, operations, hazardous material transportation or related field.
Completed accredited DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Courses.
Knowledgeable in the preparation of hazardous material/hazardous waste shipments and shipping documents in compliance with EPA and DOT.
Current 24-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access to the Depot.

Minimum Qualifications:

Shipping experience for the Department of Defense (DOD)
General working knowledge of waste acceptance criteria for treatment, storage, and/or disposal facilities
Completed Department of Defense Hazardous Materials Transportation Courses

Preferred Qualifications:

Several years of leadership experience.
Experienced in DOD, DOT, Resource Conversation Recovery Act (RCRA)
Good understanding of Chemical Demilitarization and hazardous waste operations associated with it.
5+ years shipping energetic material.
10+ years hazardous waste/material shipping experience.
Current Ammo 62 training from US Military.
Current IATA training.
Contract management experience.
3+ years experience in demilitarization.